OneWeb on cusp of Japan launch with Softbank deal

Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb has bagged a distribution agreement with Japanese telco Softbank, one of its biggest shareholders.
In keeping with the vast majority of these types of deals, OneWeb’s constellation will provide a valuable in-fill solution for Softbank’s network in hard-to-reach places. It will also offer a vital back-up comms link in disaster-affected areas.
The agreement is in line with Sofbank’s Ubiquitous Network strategy, under which it is lev